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My dog has a strange lump. Is it a tick or just a skin growth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old

Is this a tick on my dog or a skin growth ? He has no symptoms of it being a paralysis tick. It has been there for one day.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 27th, 2019

From the pictures, this looks more like a skin growth than a tick, but without seeing T-Bone in person, I can't say for certain. Given the concern with tick paralysis in your country, I would have him seen by a vet today to be safe. Best of luck.

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